Shopify’s 3 months for $1 deal is live in 2026: you get 3 days completely free, then pay just $1/month for 3 months on a standard monthly plan. It’s the cheapest honest way to build a real store before committing to full pricing — here’s how to claim it, and the one catch most posts skip.
Shopify 3 months for $1: the short answer
Quick answer: Shopify is currently running its “3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months” promotion on monthly plans (Basic, Grow and Advanced — not Shopify Plus). The first 3 days need no card; you lock the $1 rate by picking a plan and adding a payment method, and you can cancel anytime.
Try Shopify for $1/month
Start on Basic, build the store, and upgrade when the math makes sense.
How to claim the Shopify $1 for 3 months deal
The whole thing takes about two minutes. Use an official offer link (the $1 deal usually only appears through one), then:
- Open the offer page, enter your email, and click Start free trial. No credit card is needed for the first 3 days.
- Skip or quickly answer the onboarding questions — they don’t affect the deal.
- Pick a plan. This is the step that actually unlocks the $1 rate (Basic is the right call for most beginners).
- Add your payment method and confirm. You’re charged $1 — not the full plan price — and the $1 rate repeats for months 2 and 3.
- Launch your store: go to Online Store and remove the password so customers can visit and buy.
When you reach the plan screen, you’ll see every plan drop to $1/month for three months — this is what unlocks the deal:
Adding a card (or PayPal) locks the $1 rate for all three months. The checkout clearly shows you’re paying $1 now, not the regular price:
Last step — make the store public. In Online Store, hit Remove password so visitors can browse and buy. Need more help here? See our Shopify setup guides.
Why the $1 offer might not show up
If you only see a plain trial or “1 month for $1” instead of three months, one of these is usually the reason:
- You didn’t arrive through an official offer link — the $1-for-3-months rate is link-activated and often hidden on Shopify’s plain homepage.
- An ad blocker, VPN, or cleared cookies stripped the promo tracking. Disable the blocker and try again.
- You already have (or had) a Shopify account — the deal is for new accounts only.
- You switched to annual billing. The $1 rate applies to monthly billing; annual is cheaper per month but doesn’t stack with this promo.
What happens after the 3 months for $1 end
After three months, your plan renews at its regular monthly price unless you change or cancel first. Here’s what the visible plans cost once the promo ends:
| Plan | During the deal | Regular price after |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1/month for 3 months | $39/month |
| Grow | $1/month for 3 months | $105/month |
| Advanced | $1/month for 3 months | $399/month |
There’s also a cheaper Starter plan if you only want to sell through links and social — check the current rate, as it’s typically a few dollars a month. For the full lineup and what each tier really includes, see the full Shopify pricing breakdown. The important part: you can cancel anytime during the $1 period and pay nothing further.
What I found testing the Shopify $1 trial
I’ve personally built and run several stores using the current Shopify 3-month trial offer, and I’ve always found the 3 months to be the perfect time to set up your store and validate the business idea. The commitment is relatively small (only 3 months billed separately, no annual subscriptions like with most other hosting and ecommerce providers), but I would still recommend everyone set a reminder a few days before the free trial ends.
Unlike other free trial/access offerings from other providers, Shopify actually gives you access to all of the paid features and its full functionality, which is perfect.
Which Shopify plan should you pick?
For almost every beginner, Basic is the right choice. It includes checkout, payments, and Shop Pay (which lets customers buy now and pay later), plus enough reporting to run a real store — and since every plan is $1/month during the promo, there’s no saving by going lower. Step up to Grow only if you need extra staff accounts and lower card rates, or Advanced if you’re already scaling with a bigger team. You can change plans anytime, so start on Basic and upgrade when the numbers justify it.
Try Shopify for $1/month for 3 months
Currently 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months on a monthly plan — and you can cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shopify 3 months for $1 deal still available in 2026?
Yes. Shopify is currently running the 3-days-free, then $1/month for 3 months promotion for new accounts. It’s a limited-time offer that can change at any time, so check the current offer through the official link before signing up.
Do I need a credit card for the Shopify $1 trial?
Not for the first 3 days — those are free with just an email. To continue at $1/month for 3 months you add a card or PayPal when you pick a plan. You’re charged $1, not the full plan price, and you can cancel anytime.
Why don’t I see the $1 for 3 months offer?
The $1-for-3-months rate is usually link-activated and hidden on Shopify’s plain homepage. It can also be blocked by an ad blocker, a VPN, or cleared cookies, and it only applies to new accounts on monthly billing — existing accounts and annual billing don’t qualify.
What happens after the 3 months for $1 end?
Your plan renews at its regular monthly price — for example, Basic at about $39/month — unless you change or cancel first. You can cancel anytime during the $1 period to avoid any further charges.
Related next step
Next: dig into more Shopify tutorials, or check the current software deals across the tools I use.
